A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1965448 Details
Epoch: 91 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 1966837 epoch_slot_no: 1237 block_no: 1965355 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1714 time: 2018-12-23 04:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca74037f98a03860a64d84a7531784d36ad211a18fce2562da5355fc16e8ed8dBlock Operator
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